170 Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XT is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £526,703 , which equates to approximately £437 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jul 2011 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £236,703, representing a 81.6% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £526,703 is:

  • 10.8% lower than the average property price on Old Hale Way
  • 4.9% lower than the average in the SG5 1XT postcode area
  • and 16.2% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 August 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£526,703
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£437
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

170 Old Hale Way, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Aug 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Mar 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 61.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 1XT

17 th / 26
Price Rank
5% lower than average
6 th / 22
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
20 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1XT , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 22 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£526,703
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
22 Jul 2011
£290,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2019

Data Sources

The property at 170 Old Hale Way, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Aug 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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